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The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of Recruiter/Driver for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office.

Location: Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg

Reference NumberHSR230207-3

Minimum education

  • NQF 4 – Grade 12 or equivalent

The successful candidates will be assigned to multi-year projects to recruit study participants and undertake general driving duties. 

The Recruiter/Driver will report to the study project manager and project team and site support staff to successfully implement their role.

This position is offered on a 13 month contract.

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent 
  • Valid driver’s license (Code EB) of longer than 12 months;

  • Endorsement free driving record;
  • 3-5 years driving experience;
  • Fluency in isiZulu and English.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

  • Prior knowledge and experience of HIV/AIDS issues;
  • PDP licence and/or previous experience with 4×4 vehicles

  • Sound written and verbal communication skills;
  • Commitment to working as part of multi-disciplinary research team;

  • The ability to work accurately, independently and in a team;
  • Driving experience in rural areas and gravel/non-tarred roads;

  • Experience towing caravans or trailers;
  • Ability to problem solve, and to be well organized.

  • Are able to work accurately, independently and in a team
  • Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural communities

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Mobilising participants to receive counselling and testing.
  • Recruiting and screening participants to the study.
  • Ensuring the safety of staff using study vehicles;
  • Preparing the vehicle prior to being used for the field activities;

  • Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean and is a roadworthy condition;
  • Keeping a record of all costs associated with the vehicle (invoices for maintenance, toll and fuel slips etc.);

  • Ensuring that the vehicle log book is correctly filled in;
  • Ensuing that any damages and faults are promptly reported to the field coordinator and the office manager;

  • Portraying a positive and professional image in the study communities while driving the vehicle;
  • Assisting team members with packing, transporting and storing field supplies as per study procedures i.e. temperature and supplies monitoring;

  • Facilitating participant reimbursement to eligible participants;
  • Assisting project staff in community orientation and venue location;

  • Safely transporting biological specimen, medical waste and field supplies to and from the office;
  • Transporting, monitoring and supervising community-based mobiliser’s in the field;

  • Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary for the effective and productive functioning of the team.

How to Apply

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 Closing Date: 21 February 2023


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